How to Install PrestaShop Gift Card Module: Step-by-Step for 2025

Prestashop gift cards are one of the easiest ways to increase sales and customer loyalty. According to a recent study, stores that have implemented a PrestaShop gift card module witness a 15–20 % spike in sales during peak shopping time.

Moreover, you don’t have to be a coder or skilled to enable gift cards on your Prestashop store. Speaking of which, this interesting blog post is an excellent way to learn how you can set up a gift card feature on your PrestaShop store using the gift card module. 

Hence, by the time you’ve finished this guide, you’ll know:

• What you need before installation
• How to find the correct version
• How to install and use the module
• How to troubleshoot common issues

Let’s get started!

Prestashop Gift Card Module Installation Process

To effectively install a gift card feature on your PrestaShop store, ensure you stick to the following: 

Checklist Before Installation

• PrestaShop version 1.7 to 9. 
• PHP 7.4 or greater (8.1+ recommended for best performance).
• At least 128 MB memory limit in your host server.
• Access to your PrestaShop back office as an administrator.
• Backing up your store database and files.

Where to Find PrestaShop Gift Card Module?

The PrestaShop Gift Card Module can be downloaded in two principal ways:

PrestaShop Addons: Just type in the gift card module in the search bar to find different gift card options. For powerful features and excellent compatibility, go with the one offered by FME Modules.

FME Modules: Visit the FME official website and look for the Gift Card Module. You will be issued a ZIP file to download (typically called, for example, something like prestashop-giftcard. zip). Keep this file handy; it’s the one you’ll upload as part of the installation.

Note: Always review the module version history before downloading. If you’re running PrestaShop 8. x, search for notes indicating that the full compatibility of those devices is maintained.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

Now, here is what the installation itself looks like. Follow these instructions closely for an easy installation with no errors.

Step 1: Log in to Your PrestaShop Admin Panel. This first step requires you to log in to your store’s backend.

Open your PrestaShop admin panel. On the left panel, click on Modules > Module Manager. Here, you can add or manage all of your extensions.

Step 2: Proceed to the Module Upload Option

Click Upload a Module in the upper-right corner. This brings up a pop-up upload zone.

NOTE: Do not drag and drop the unzipped folder. Be sure to upload the original ZIP file you downloaded.

Step 3: Upload and Install the Module/ Add-On/ Extension/GPLIDistributions, etc.

Select your ZIP file (prestashop-giftcard. Zip file and make PrestaShop take care of the rest. You will notice a loading bar and then a success message.

Once the upload has finished, you will be taken to a confirmation message:

“Module installed successfully.”

Step 4: Verify Installation Success

Return to Modules > Module Manager and search for “Gift Card”. You will see the PrestaShop gift card module appearing as “Installed & Enabled”. If not, click Activate manually.

2025 INSTALLATION TIP: For PrestaShop 8 and above, turn off your Debug Mode under “Advanced Parameters > Performance” before installation. It finds missing dependencies or outdated overrides.

Step 5: Verify File Permissions and Cache Check to see if there are file permissions and cache.

If you are seeing errors such as “500 Internal Server Error” and/or “Upload failed,” please try changing the permissions of your /modules/ folder to 755 or 775, then clear your PrestaShop cache.

Step 6: Final Verification

Visit your store’s front end, put a test item in your basket, and check that you have the “Gift Card” or apply the coupon code wherever you specified it.

• Configuration after the Installation. You need to click on
• When you have installed it, then it is time to configure your gift card PrestaShop.
• Accessing Module Settings

From your back office, go to Modules and click on the Gift Card in the Click to Save Frames.png section. Here is your cog, which you will be working with the most.

Basic Setup Options

Currency and Value Range: Minimum and maximum amounts of the gift card.

Designs and Templates: Add your own image or browse through our collection of free holiday, birthday, corporate, etc. templates.

• Email Notifications: Customise the send from name, subject, and body.
• Voucher Rules: Expiry Dates, Usage Limit, and Category Restrictions.
• On order gift(Optional): Automatically create a voucher for a certain order amount.

Testing the Module

• Test in-house before going live.
• Create a test gift card.
• Buy that using your sandbox purchase option.
• If the confirmation email comes in.
• Redeem the voucher at checkout.

If so, your PrestaShop gift voucher system is now ready to use!

General troubleshooting tips

Even with a flawless installation, you still may run into issues. Here’s how to correct them fast.

1. Why did I receive a “500 Server Error”?

Most of the errors and warnings will be cleared once you update the PHP to > 8.0.

2. How come my module is not showing up in the Module Manager?

Just re-upload the ZIP file and make sure that the module is in the latest version. Do not change the name of the ZIP prior to uploading.

3. What If This Module conflicts with Another Plugin?

Try to disable some other checkout or voucher extensions, then enable them slowly one by one.

4. When should I seek support?

If you have cleared the cache and checked for compatibility but continue to encounter issues, seek help from your module provider’s support team, like the FME Module Development team.

Conclusion

You’ve installed and set up your PrestaShop Gift Card Module successfully, so let’s make sure that your store finally starts to grab some extra sales in 2025.

With the inbuilt capability of smooth gifting, automated vouchers, and easy redemption, you’re giving more reasons to your customers to shop and share. 

Never let a customer walk away empty-handed ever again! The gift card Prestashop system helps you reduce your cart abandonment, increase the average order value, where customers not only buy for themselves, but they also purchase products as gifts.